Lost Creek Farm recently produced a subscription box: Farm & Forage Provisions Box.

Experience the Abundance of Appalachia: When you subscribe to the Farm and Forage Provisions Box, you’ll experience story-rich mountain cuisine at home with a quarterly selection of seasonal products from the Lost Creek Farm Kitchen. The box will feature a rotating selection of pantry items and homemade snacks from storied recipes, as well as original artwork and farmer’s-and-forager’s-choice special surprises. The items are made from ingredients grown or foraged at Lost Creek Farm and other small family-owned farms in the community. This experience from Lost Creek Farm is exclusive to our Table22 members.



Sample box may include:

-Lost Creek Farm’s storied communion wafers
-Shelf-stable seasonal items – WV-grown cornmeal, dried heritage apples, and more
-Sweet treats from Lost Creek Farm’s collection of family recipes – black-walnut brittle, sorghum cookies, and more
-Seasonal fruit spread or sweet syrup – Lost Creek Farm’s Bourbon-sage apple butter, shagbark hickory syrup, sassafras syrup, and more
-Spice rubs or pickling mixes blended by hand in the Lost Creek Farm kitchen
-A pack of Mike’s own original block-print greeting cards featuring seasonally-inspired, hand-carved designs

All Lost Creek Farm members also receive:
-A Quarterly Unboxing Video featuring the stories behind the Farm and Forage Provisions and recipe ideas for items in the box
-First to know about future membership offerings
  

This box is seasonal, so just four times a year. And it focuses on great things coming from the farm. It is bit on the pricey end, at $125. 



This box contained Momaw Betty's Communion Wafers, Rosemary-Sumac Shortbreads, Shagbark Hickory Sweet Syrup, Wild Allium Powder, Hand-Printed Blockprint Notecards, Pickled Beet Spices, Heirloom Seeds, and Aunt Floda's Dumpling Mix. 

I've already dug into the communion wafters and shortbreads, but I'm going to need to do a bit more research on the spices and dumpling mix. Suggestions? Let me know! 

I have seen Scragglepop Kettlecorn in shops or events in the area, but I had no idea they had their own space in the mall in Barboursville.



"A lifetime of being unhappy with the popcorn that was found in holiday tins and local events, owner Dale Scragg sought to change that with his own kettlecorn creation, Scragglepop. After 13 years, Dale found the recipe to cure his popcorn unhappiness by creating a kettlecorn that is gluten-free, has zero trans-fat and uses no peanut oil. He created a snack that is better for you, more flavorful, and will never be stale, unlike the popcorn that you normally find in holiday tins and in the chip aisle at the store."



The kettle corn comes in a few different varieties, like chocolate, caramel apple, blueberry vanilla and more.  I tend to like the original flavor because it still has the integrity of the popcorn flavor - just ab it sweeter. Which is your favorite?

In Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, there are a bunch of little shops and boutiques that you could spend all day exploring.



And, I maybe did just that.



And, quite a few of them were food related, so I thought I'd share some finds. 



We already talked about River City Cafe, which is the only sit-down restaurant I stopped at. 



Though, I've never been to Dick's Last Resort so I thought about it. 



My first stop was Wee R Sweetz, which is "a family owed business that has been in operation for over 30 years. This family owned business proudly makes all their taffy, fudge, truffles, chocolates and gourmet apples. Come in and watch today! Be amazed by our world famous Salt Water Taffy made ON SITE by 100 year old machines! We are proud to announce that we were voted "Best Boardwalk Eats" by Rachel Ray Magazine." I purchased a handful of goodies here.



Next up was Pepper Palace. I was intimidated to walk in here, and I think they knew I didn't belong. "From hot sauce to dry rubs, BBQ sauces to salsa, and everything in between, if it's hot, it's at Pepper Palace" I passed on these.



The Olive Shoppe was more my speed. 



Specialty olive oils and infused vinegars and olive medleys - yum. 



I had a few samples - always love a good punchy vinegar! 



Next up is The Spice & Tea Exchange, which has lots of teas, seasonings, spices and more. 



I did end up falling in love with a few seasonings - like a truffle salt, and a garlic/onion mixture. 



I have been using both, and they've been a great addition to my spice cabinet. 



Moving onto IT'SUGAR. They have just about any candy you can think of - in giant form, tiny form and everything in between. 



I've been to one of these before, so I knew what I was getting myself into and may have left with some goodies. 



Okay, and one more spot that was opening just as I was leaving - The Fudgery. Why do tourists and fudge go so well together? I have no clue, but I'm not mad about it. 



There are tons of places here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Which is your favorite?

Food Among the Flowers is a decor and catering company that recently moved to a new location and hosted a spring open house.



They have florals, candles, home goods, garden statues, gifts and even their own line of canned goods. 



I've not ever been in this place before, but I was excited to see what it was all about. 



First, there were a ton of florals and garden decor greeting me as soon as I walked in. It was like spring exploded.



I did like that they had some candles, cards, other gifts and some specific West Virginia items.



But I think the thing that was most interesting was that they had their own line of canned goods that included everything from pickled green tomatoes to garlic stuffed olives and chowchow.



They definitely came at a cost though. They were not cheap so I had to pick and choose what I actually wanted to bring home with me.



I decided on the pickled okra because it's not something I can't find everywhere and I've kind of been addicted to it lately.



I learned that they have a co-packer out west who helps produce these items for them. While I was there, they also had a large spread of fruits vegetables cheese and crackers for the open house. Have you ever been? What's the must-have item?

Here's my latest goodie box from J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile.



Have you tried any of these products?

My latest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile Box just arrived today. 

The Village Wine Shop is a charming shop that has, of course, wine, but also a ton of other little goodies, too.



They have gourmet olive oil, cheese, jams, honey and more. And, there are definitely samples! 



In fact, when I was there, I had a delicious bellini and ended up buying a whole bottle.



I was also very happy to see both nice, artisan products as well as local ones, too. Like a nice little selection of local honey.

Have you been?

The Bodimers Country Store is a locally owned deli and bakery that sells Amish food goods and local hand crafted goods.



They also take pie, cookie, and tart orders.



And, there is also a lunch special of your choice of a sandwich, pizza, or cheese fries.



I did a little bit of shopping to just pick up some quick snacks. 



The roasted red pepper dip I picked up was fab-u-lous. It was like whipped and had a nice red pepper flavor that was a bit earthy but also sweet. I had bagel chips with it, and it was great.



I also had a container of pasta salad, which was tasty. When I was visiting, they did not have a lunch special, but there were still lots of other grab-and-go items if you're looking for a quick bite - plus lots of other ingredients to make delicious meals.



Have you been?

A friend shared a post from Sweet Treats By Annie on Facebook, and the scrumptious looking cinnamon rolls, small cakes and peanut butter bites captured my attention.



I messaged Annie and put in an order for a dozen cookie dough bites. What I was really excited about, though, is that she offered sugar cookie dough bites. Typically, you only find chocolate chip cookie dough. And I hate chocolate chip cookies - so these are perfect. 



Let me say - these are RICH. I can't really eat a whole one at once. I take a bite or two and come back to it later. Are they super tasty though? Absolutely. Get yourself some sweet, local treats.